Financial Analyst
About The Position
Haywood Securities Inc. is an investment firm that values its independence and its entrepreneurial spirit. Our analysts and advisors seek proven management in young companies that are built around fresh ideas with the potential for rapid growth in the oil and gas, mining, technology, and special situation sectors. Haywood offers these investment opportunities to a select group of qualified investors in both the institutional and retail markets. Haywood is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join its Vancouver Finance Department on a full-time basis. Reporting to the CFO, the ideal candidate for this role will have prior work experience in financial analysis, preferably in the investment industry and a strong grasp of IT analytic tools like PowerBI for design, analysis, and publication of reports. Candidates must be able to demonstrate professionalism in their approach to the management of internal and external relationships and in the management of staff.
Requirements
- Advanced excel spreadsheet capabilities to support financial analysis
- Advanced PowerBI (or other business intelligence/data visualization tool) capabilities to help design effective and efficient periodic and ad hoc management reports
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Math or similar field of study
- Professional accounting designation, CFA, MBA or equivalent
- Strong ability to work with large bodies of data to identify trends and anomalies
- Strong written & verbal communication skills required
- Strong analytical skills required
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in financial analysis, preferably in the investment industry
- Experience in brokerage industry a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly financial review for senior management & the board of directors
- Prepare monthly financial package for senior manager
- Prepare annual forecast for the board of directors
- Design and preparation of dashboards for senior management reporting
- Ad hoc financial analysis and business process improvement initiatives as requested
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Extended health
- Dental
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
